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CONCERTS/SHOWS
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6 SHOW PACKAGE
FLEX TICKET
6 shows starting at $132
The Franke Center is back with our most diverse, exciting season ever! The season FlexTicket season pass allows you to pick any six from a wide range of world-class concerts and performances. Choose what inspires you!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 | 8PM
MICHIGAN RATTLERS
COUNTRY ROCK
Part of the Michigan Stars series, Rolling Stone named Michigan Rattlers one of their “Ten New Country Artists You Need To Know.”
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 | 8PM
PETE SEEGER TRIBUTE | 3LB CUT & FRIENDS
FOLK
Celebrate the music of folk icon Pete Seeger, writer of classic songs such as If I Had A Hammer, Where Have All The Flowers Gone and Turn, Turn, Turn. The show will feature Marshall’s own band “3LB Cut”, which includes Kjell Croce, Adrian Bagale, Derek Smith, and Alvin Lautzenheiser, with other special guests.
NOVEMBER 20,2021 | 8PM
JOE LOUIS WALKER
BLUES
Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner, celebrates a career that exceeds half a century. Within the Blues world, he is described as a “living legend” and has performed at many of the world’s most renowned music festivals.
JANUARY 15, 2022 | 8PMIRISH PUB NIGHT
FEATURING BLACKTHORN
Featuring traditional songs combined with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs, Blackthorn creates a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people.
JANUARY 22, 2022 | 8PMWOLF TREE FILM FEST
SHORT FILM VIEWING
Featuring traditional songs combined with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs, Blackthorn creates a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 | 8PMICE, WINE, BEER & BLUES
MATT SCHOFIELD
Experience a night of exceptional blues from Matt Schofield, a member of the British Blues Hall of Fame
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 | 8PMJACKSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CLASSICAL
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra has a rich and vibrant history serving the Jackson area since 1949. The orchestra has performed with many legendary figures in the world of music including Dizzy Gillespie, Grant Johannesen, Ralph Votapek and Ian Hobson. www.jacksonsymphony.org
APRIL 23, 2022 | 8PM
DEAR OLIVIA
FOLK-POP
24-year-old singer-songwriter Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) hails from Detroit. Her unique folk-pop style features thoughtful songwriting powered by her perfect, moving vocals and multi-instrumental prowess.
MAY 6, 2022 | 8PMGILMORE KEYBOARD FESTIVAL | YOUNG ARTIST TBA
CLASSICAL
The mission of The Gilmore is to promote and develop world-class keyboard musical experiences that inspire present and future artists and audiences. The Gilmore Young Artist Award is presented every two years to single out the most promising of the new generation of U.S.-based pianists, age 22 and younger.
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Broadway Review
THE FRANKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND MARSHALL CIVIC PLAYERS
FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 12, 13 | 7PM
NOVEMBER 13, 14 | 2:30 PM
ADV.$20 | DOOR $23
This November, the Franke Center for the Arts and Marshall Civic Players will join thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe by producing a local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) created this revue for theaters across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of November 12, 2021.
All Together Now! Cast
Nathan Amey, Audrey Amting, Olivia Amting, Makayla Bailey, Luke Bierbaum, Cathy Bovitz, Erin Bucienski, Paul Butterfield, Amy Crisp, Erin Culp, Janice Darling, Mary Claire Davis, Alaina Dysinger, Elliana Ebner, Hannah Eggleton, Noah French, Ciara Funk, Emma Garrett, Wendy Gensch, Tucker Hale, Kyra Hill, Violet Holbrook, Beau Hutchings, Eliza Jones, Randy Lake, Brittany Lighthall, Elizabeth London, Hallie Machalka, Elinor Marsh, Georgia Marsh, Morgan Miklusicak, Case Miller, Ryan Murphy, Isaiah Potter, Candi Putnam, Margaret Rodgers, Stacy Root, Zach Salyers, Alaina Stafford, Jack Tiekele, Josh Vreeland, Meghan Warner, Riley Wilson, Jeremy Young, Linda Young
Songs:
- Pure Imagination – Featuring Randy Lake and Luke Bierbaum with a full ensemble
- You Could Drive a Person Crazy – Elinor Marsh, Stacy Root, and Cathy Bovitz
- Meadowlark – Brittany Lighthall featuring dancers Beau Hutchings and Hallie Machalka
- This is the Moment – Josh Vreeland
- We’re All in this Together – Paul Butterfield, Elliana Ebner, Sam Rodgers, Hallie Machalka, Aubrey Dysinger, Aubrey Tarkiewicz
- Empty Chairs at Empty Tables – Case Miller
- The New World – Beau Hutchings, Josh Vreeland, Erin Culp, Meghan Warner
- Somewhere That’s Green – Emma Garrett (Friday evening and Saturday matinee) AND She Used to Be Mine – Kyra Hill (Saturday evening and Sunday matinee)
- Seize the Day – Paul Butterfield, Ryan Murphy, Jack Tiekele, Nathan Amey, Zach Salyers, Luke Bierbaum, and Noah French
- When I Grow Up – Noah French (Bruce), Luke Bierbaum (Eric), Audrey Amting (Tommy), Ciara Funk (Amanda), Makayla Bailey (Hortensia), Violet Holbrook (Lavender), Elizabeth London (Nigel), Hannah Eggleton (Alice), Georgia Marsh, Candi Putnam and Janice Darling as Miss Honey, Hallie Machalka, Mary Claire Davis, and Alaina Stafford as Matilda* with ensemble Nathan Amey, Cathy Bovitz, Amy Crisp, Wendy Gensch, Zach Salyers, Jack Tiekele, Jeremy Young, Linda Young
*Understudies Margaret Rodgers and Elliana Ebner for Sunday’s show.
- Take A Chance on Me – Featuring Olivia Amting, Elliana Ebner, and Margaret Rodgers, with Emma Garrett, Morgan Miklusicak, Erin Bucienski, Elizabeth London, Alaina Dysinger, Audrey Amting, Mary Claire Davis, Hallie Machalka, Hannah Eggleton, Ciara Funk, Makayla Bailey, Violet Holbrook, Meghan Warner, and Eliza Jones; Paul Butterfield, Nathan Amey, Ryan Murphy, Jack Tiekele
- Astonishing – Riley Wilson
- Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat – Randy Lake w full ensemble
- Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Isaiah Potter, Case Miller, Erin Culp, Riley Wilson featuring Nathan Amey, Erin Bucienski, Morgan Miklusicak, Linda Young, Kyra Hill
- Seasons of Love – Featuring Erin Culp, Kyra Hill, and full ensemble
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JOE LOUIS WALKER
JOE LOUIS WALKER
BLUES SERIES
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 | 8PM
PRESHOW IN THE DOWNSTAGE BAR 7:00PM
ADV. $30 | Door $32
Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner, celebrates a career that exceeds half a century. Within the Blues world, he is described as a “living legend” and has performed at many of the world’s most renowned music festivals. Don’t miss his live show on the Franke Center’s intimate stage!
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BLACKTHORN
BLACKTHORN
IRISH PUB NIGHT
JANUARY 15, 2022 | 8PM
DOORS AND BAR OPENS AT 7:30
GENERAL ADMISSION
ADV.$22 | $24
One of The Franke Center’s most popular annual events! Featuring traditional songs combined with some of Ireland’s best contemporary songs, Blackthorn creates a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people.
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WOLF TREE FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Wolf Tree Film Festival 2022
SHORT FILM SCREENING
JANUARY 22, 2022 | 7PM
PRE-SCREENING MIXER DOWNSTAGE CLUB AT 6pm
GENERAL ADMISSION
ADVANCE $15 | $18 AT DOOR
In its fourth year, Wolf Tree Film Festival showcases films set in the Great Lakes region or that include themes or topics related to the region, as well as the work of filmmakers who reside in or grew up in the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes region is defined as any state or territory that touches one of the Great Lakes (including Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York).
Submitted films should be no longer than 30 minutes, and all genres will be considered.
The festival will take place at The Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall, MI* and will include screenings of each selected film, a Q&A with select filmmakers, an awards presentation, and a filmmaker roundtable with industry professionals.
The Wolf Tree Film Festival is housed in historic Marshall, Michigan, a gorgeous small town with a vibrant artistic community. Hosted by the Franke Center for the Arts and Marshall’s Youngish Professionals Committee, the festival is held at Franke Center, originally a church built in 1921, now an arts complex that is the proud home of world-class concerts, inspiring theater, and award-winning movies.
*The festival will adhere to all public health and safety recommendations at the time of the event
Attention Filmmakers! Submit your short films to Wolf Tree
Key Dates:
October 1, 2021: FilmFreeway open for submissions
Dec 12, 2021: FilmFreeway deadline for submissions
January 5, 2022: Filmmaker Notification date
January 22, 2022: Wolf Tree Film Festival at the Franke CenterFor more information on submission rules and awards, please visit FilmFreeway.
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Ice, Wine, Beer and Blues Festival 2022 – Featuring Matt Schofield
Ice, Wine, Beer and Blues Festival 2022
Featuring Matt Schofield
FEBRUARY 4 & 5, 2022 | 8PM
ADVANCE $28 | DOOR $30
A 2-day celebration of winter, booze, and blues! Choose to attend one or both nights of fun.
Friday’s popular festivities feature a wine and beer tasting throughout Marshall’s beautiful downtown. Stroll through shops and enjoy delicious appetizers, craft beers, and specially-selected wines, as well as live ice sculpting.
Saturday, experience a night of exceptional blues from Matt Schofield. A member of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Schofield is considered one of the top British blues guitarists of all time, alongside icons like Eric Clapton and Peter Green. His concert is part of the Franke Center Blues Series.
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JACKSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2022
JACKSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 | 8 PM
PRESHOW: JOSH VREELAND 7 PM
ADV. $26 | DOOR $28
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra has a rich and vibrant history serving the Jackson area since 1949. The orchestra has performed with many legendary figures in the world of music including Dizzy Gillespie, Grant Johannesen, Ralph Votapek, and Ian Hobson. Mannheim Steamroller, Ann Murray, and the Manhattan Transfer have invited the orchestra to do multi-state regional tours with them. The repertoire of the orchestra has been adventurous (including two entire seasons where every piece performed was from the 20th Century) and has drawn national attention as evidenced by frequent grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. The orchestra has premiered works by such distinguished composers as Jeff Beal, Crawford Gates, David Gibson, Robert De Gaetano, Falla Guitar Trio, and its own composer in residence, J. Bruce Brown. Operas including Tosca, La Boheme, Merry Wives of Windsor, Die Fledermaus have been presented in fully staged productions and eight different collaborations with the Indianapolis Ballet and Grand Rapids Ballet have resulted in magical productions of Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker. www.jacksonsymphony.org
Josh Vreeland is a native of Marshall and a recent graduate of Western Michigan University. Josh is no stranger to the Franke Center and has been performing on the main stage since he was a child. This is his first time performing in the DownStage, and he is so excited to share an hour of music with you!
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A Franke Center FUNDRAISER
The Second City
A Franke Center Fundraiser
Comedy
April 9, 2022 | 8PM
Dinner and raffle will take place in the Downstage Club starting at 6pm. Upstairs doors open at 7:30 pm.
ADV. $45 | DOOR $47
In this season’s annual Franke Center Fundraiser, legendary improv troupe The Second City takes aim at Marshall and West Michigan. The Second City finds laughs in local history, events, hot-button issues, and headlines from the hometown newspaper. Experience the classic Chicago-style sketch comedy and improv created by some of Second City’s most lauded alumni, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray. Cap the night off with a dinner and raffle supporting The Franke Center, and it should be an unforgettable evening!
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OLIVIA DEAR
OLIVIA DEAR
FOLK / POP
APRIL 23, 2022 | 8PM
DOORS AND BAR OPEN 7:30 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION
ADV.$16 | DOOR $18
Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of modern pop with a pinch of folk. Her last record Look Both Ways was nominated for a 2018 Independent Music Award. Dear has won two John Lennon Songwriting Awards, the Great American Song Contest, and she was a quarter-finalist on America’s Got Talent. Backed by TIDAL streaming services and distro partner EQ, Olivia Dear is ready to make a statement with new releases in 2021. Part of the Michigan Stars Series and Music on Tap Series.
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GILMORE KEYBOARD FESTIVAL
GILMORE KEYBOARD FESTIVAL YOUNG ARTISTS – TBA
CLASSICAL
MAY 6 | 8PM
ADV. $15 | DOOR $17
The mission of The Gilmore is to promote and develop world-class keyboard musical experiences that inspire present and future artists and audiences. The Gilmore Young Artist Award is presented every two years to single out the most promising of the new generation of U.S.-based pianists, age 22 and younger.
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FEATURING THE ACCIDENTALS
Michigan Music Video Awards
featuring The Accidentals
May 14, 2022 | 8PM
ADV. $40 | DOOR $42
TICKETSThis star-studded new awards show will celebrate the year’s best music videos by Michigan artists and feature a live performance by folk rock masters “The Accidentals.” Enjoy a screening of the video finalists, watch artists accept their awards, and mingle with some of Michigan’s greatest musical talents and video directors.
The Accidentals are a multi-instrumental songwriting power trio. They kicked off 2018 with the release of their debut album on Sony Masterworks. Composing, arranging, and playing tracks for bands like BTS, Keller Williams, and Flint Eastwood, while also scoring an indie film, teaching workshops across the country, and playing alongside symphonies, this band is only just getting started.
